javelina Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 and the manuals dropped: https://www.got-friends.com/pages/flight-manuals 2 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 What a fun little bird, with the typical Grumman Iron works spunk. Need to finish up some of the mappings, but no biggie. Got Friends got this right. 1 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangMike Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Loving the Wildcat! A real treat to cruise around in VR, spent my afternoon exploring Oahu and San Francisco. 7 Quote Working signatures? What a novel concept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangMike Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Some more shots of the wildcat, really really loving flying this girl around. Getting me excited to fly this in Combat Pilot one day!!! Cockpit is simple and user friendly, quite easy to get her started and flying, and just look at her!! Such a utilitarian, stout looking aircraft, and I LOVE these early war paintjobs. 7 Quote Working signatures? What a novel concept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Really like those screenshots of the Wildcat. 😎 Wheels 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Agreed MM, I'm really having a lot of fun with the Wildcat. Kudo's to Got Friends. It'll carry us through for a little bit, until we get our CP. 😁 2 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Definitely a pretty ride @Obelix. Wheels 1 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 The visuals in MSFS really are quite stunning. Some of those pics above are almost lifelike. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 11 hours ago, Boom said: The visuals in MSFS really are quite stunning. Some of those pics above are almost lifelike. But spoilt by some civvy flying the thing. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Over on Discord, it appears FlyingIron Simulations is creating a B-17G module. Cool! Anything FI is solid! 4 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachariasX Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 On 11/2/2023 at 1:09 AM, javelina said: Over on Discord, it appears FlyingIron Simulations is creating a B-17G module. Cool! Anything FI is solid! I really hope the they get the systems modelling right. A2A really set the bar high with their module. But I would definitely buy that module. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 been having a lot of fun flying the Turkey (in MSFS2020). Just flew from KIWA to Palm Springs, and then a Carrier off of Cali. Good stuff! 3 1 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golani79 Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 21 hours ago, javelina said: been having a lot of fun flying the Turkey (in MSFS2020). Just flew from KIWA to Palm Springs, and then a Carrier off of Cali. Good stuff! Do you need a 3rd party add on for carrier stuff in MSFS2020 or is there one you can use in the stock sim? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 3 hours ago, golani79 said: Do you need a 3rd party add on for carrier stuff in MSFS2020 or is there one you can use in the stock sim? The MSFS F-14 comes with some carrier landing/launch points, (Forrestal class). I already have the Mil-Tech Super Carriers, British Carriers, and Amphibious Ships, and it works great with the MSFS 2020 HB F-14. Mil-Tech has some Carriers that actually move and are not stationary points. (Looking forward to Mil-Tech's WWII Carriers, which will have the Big E, for my F4F, and F6F). I just flew out of KIWA, but had to land at Desert Center. Originally planned to land in Palm Springs, but the weather front in CA/AZ is soup right now. Hence, I went back to Desert Center to top off, (noting things were still clear there when I flew over it). Only had a 40% fuel load for the original flight. After landing I made Jester get off his A$$ and help me on load some JP4, (pretty sparse place around there, but at least they had fuel). Yes, Jester is still an A$$hat in the MSFS version like he is in the DCS one, but he is what he is... 🙂 I soon departed Desert Center towards my destination, (USS Ford), which was off the South Cali coast. I had Jester setup the TACAN for the Mil-Tech Carriers, (CVN-78), and I was able to vector into the Ford just fine. I hit the 3 wire, and all is cool.... 🙂 Comparing the MSFS vs DCS versions of the Turkey, no doubt, no guns and missiles you can shoot. But I think folks know that going in. The cockpits of both look great, (I'm using a Varjo Aero). The MSFS version is limited by Asobo's modeling. Here's the sweet point. If you currently own the DCS F-14, go to HB's website and you can get a coupon for $10 off of your MSFS version purchase. Just buy via HB's store front and not the M$ Market Place. In short, I feel the HB F-14 is the best looking, best handling module in MSFS2020. With both the FlyingIron and Got Friends WWII birds being in a close second. Though I can never count out the PMDG DC-6, (she's an Engineering marvel to fly) FWIW, -Jav 4 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golani79 Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Thanks for the detailed reply - actually I own the DCS version. 25$ sounds like a nice deal .. I´m really tempted to get it for MSFS as well 😄 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooddawn1942 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Has anyone checked out the Dune ad on? The Ornithopter is quite cool but I miss a free flight opportunity on the Arrakis environment. The are only these challenge and racing missions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 pretty cool app, really does help with the performance: https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/643195-msfs-2020-auto-fps-app-v042/ 1 1 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 This will get some hearts fluttering... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldgrün Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 On 9/26/2023 at 4:24 AM, MustangMike said: Loving the Wildcat! I can only hope that the Wildcat in this sim will be as visually appealing as the one in MSFS 2020. Maybe even better! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Lee Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Holy smokes, that Wildcat looks awesome! 🫡 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachariasX Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Flyin' the Hump today. From India, Sookerating (VE24) to Dali Airport (ZPDL), China. Used the A2A Comanche, of course. Real time, real weather. The weather on departure was questinable, as Monsoon season just started. But if I need to bring three people and 91 kg of baggage to China, then it has to be ok. At least the airport is big enough for a heavy aircraft, almost max T/O weight and about half the fel load; the distance is short, just a 185 nm. As I climb, I wonder if I could see anything at the first mountain ridge. 14'000 ft. cruise altitude should bring me over most hilltops, but it is about the max. the Comanche can give me at max weight. Ew. I'd hate going over the ridge blind. But it is kind of clearing up and I fly around the rain squalls. Everybody starts lifting their buttocks as we approach the first ridge to cross into Burma. Found a suitable place to cross, but here, the air is rather bumpy. As I was looking for a suitable pass, the carb iced and I lost power and altitude. At least the heater works in a swift manner and I regained altitude to 14k ft. cruising altitude just in time. Burma presents a weird jungle landscape, a bassin at ~2500 ft. elevation with very few places to land should one be forced to. It is all about keeping speed and altitude. Crossing into China again makes 14'000 ft. a very low choice. At 13'500 ft., you need to put vaseline on the underbelly to cross the really great wall. But past that, it gets easy. The atmosphere gets much drier and weather is generally better towards Kunming it seems, although terribly bumpy at the moment. I have three PAX puking in sync for the last half of an hour. Just past the small lake is a bigger lake. My destination is at the far end of that lake. Easy to navigate, despite receiving the beacons in China only close to destination. The NDB back in Putao, Burma helped a lot getting here. Situated at 7000 ft on this little plateau, it is not a trivial destination. I have significant crosswind from starboard it seems while coming in toward RWY 17. I land her on the right wheel. About 13 knots wind from about 90°. As I taxi to the parking, my engine dies at idle. Note to self, lean the engine sufficiently for taxiing! Flying this route with the old crates is an unsung kind of heroism in its own right. Although in the end all went well for me, without a carb heater and a pitot heater, I'd be dead on the slopes up there. Or landed back at Vijaynagar Advanced Landing Ground (VE91) instead. If the weather had been slightly worse, icing on the plane might well have negated any attempt to cross. I don't think flying in these places ever had anyone concerned about "enemy fighters". 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 snake oil? 😁 https://fselite.net/content/parallel-42-release-new-performance-enhancing-utility-addon/ 1 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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